York Center Soccer
Be a part of a soccer program that emphasizes athletic growth, and has a fun based, child-centered curriculum. This program has nationally and internationally qualified coaches instructing teamwork, sportsmanship, and overall athletics in a format that maximums player engagement. It also offers participants the chance to improve motor skills, and their physical, technical, tactical, and social development. All skill levels are welcome. Participants will need their own shoes (soccer cleats recommended) and shin guards. Ages 4-6, 7-10. Visit www.ycpdfun.com for details.
Holy Trinity Lutheran services
Good Friday, April 19, a combined noon service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 545 S. Ardmore Ave. in Villa Park with Pastor Zak Wagner and Pastor Amy Gillespie presiding. At 7 p.m. there will be separate services held at each individual Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lombard and St. Paul Lutheran in Villa Park, there will be no communion at either of these services. Easter Sunday, April 21, there will be a 9:30 a.m. service at Holy Trinity Lutheran featuring a Brass Ensemble, Handbell Choir, Adult Choir and the Joyful Jrs Choir singing. Pastor Amy Gillespie will be the presiding pastor with Holy Communion being served. All are welcome at God’s Table to partake in this meal. For more information, contact the church office at 630-620-0072.
Rock and Roll Fundraiser April 28
A fundraiser to help bring the Dick Biondi documentary to PBS and beyond will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. There will be live music from a variety of bands, with Jim Peterik of The Ides of March, Carl Giammarese of The Buckinghams, and Jay Reincke of Jay and The Americans just added; Scott MacKay from 95.9 The River; a buffet dinner, beer, wine and soda, screening of the official Dick Biondi trailer, silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $37, $18 for under 21, under 4 free and $42/$23 at the door. Visit www.DickBiondiFilm.com/GoodTimes or call Phyllis at 708-952-0681 or Pam at 630-670-8411.
Children’s Day/Book Day at Villa Park Library
The Villa Park Public Library will celebrate “El día de los niños/El día de los libros” or Children’s Day/Book Day on Tuesday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Commonly known as Día, this celebration of children, families, and reading takes place yearly on April 30. Join the library in recognizing the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds with resources and activities. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.
Mad Monks of Melody at Maple Street Chapel
The Mad Monks of Melody, a seven-piece Dixieland band with a lineup of New Orleans style jazz, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Maple Street Chapel, 200 S. Main St., Lombard. Visit www.MapleStreetChapel.org or call 630-627-0171 for more information. Admission is $15. Go to web site to pay by PayPal or mail a check payable to Maple Street Chapel to Ken Bohl, 213 W. Ash St., Lombard IL 60148-2505.
Woman’s club luncheon May 7
On Tuesday, May 7, the Glen Ellyn Woman’s Club celebrates their 124th annual Spring Luncheon at the Glen Oak Country Club, 21 W 451 Hill Ave. in Glen Ellyn. Tickets are $50 each and guests are welcome. Cocktails are served at 11:30 a.m., luncheon follows at noon and the program featuring Nostalgia Entertainment with Cynthia and Matt Gruel begins at 1:30 p.m. To make a reservation or buy a ticket, call Mary Ann Zeitz at 630-858-8264. “Music of the Fifties” is the theme of the program titled “Unforgettable.” Singing along is encouraged.
Elmhurst Symphony concert May 4
Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 5” will conclude the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra’s 58th season on Saturday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop will offer a multi-media, in-depth look at this masterpiece and prepare you for a transforming musical experience of a lifetime. Concert tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors, and $12 for students. Group and family rates are also available. Subscribe to the ESO’s exciting 2019-20 season at the concert and receive the early bird rate on tickets and a Symphony chocolate bar. The Elmhurst Symphony performs at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, located at 149 W. Brush Hill Road in Elmhurst. The church has accessible parking and facilities; parking is free. The concert experience at ECRC is enhanced by the informative and lively discussion, “Behind the Music Stand,” led by audience favorite Dr. Ted Hatmaker, which takes place at 5:45 p.m. prior to the concert.
Toddler Open Gym in York Center
Toddler Open Gym at the York Center Park District, where your child (ages 1-3) will have room to run, skip, hop and play. Tumbling mats, basketball hoops, scooters and more will be available. Adult supervision is required for this program. Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, from 9-10 a.m. in the gym. $3 daily drop-in fee. Visit www.ycpdfun.com or call 630-629-0886, York Center Park District, 1609 S. Luther Ave., Lombard.
Earth Week cleanup with FPDDC
Help Mother Nature during Earth Week in April by lending a helping hand at a volunteer workday in the DuPage forest preserves. Individuals and families as well as school and church groups, Scout troops and other organizations are invited to work together for the benefit of visitors and wildlife alike. Participants should dress to work outdoors, wear layers and bring hats and gloves. Call 630-933-7200 or visit dupageforest.org for dates, times and locations.
Elmhurst Choral Union to perform April 28
The Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra present music by Liszt and Schubert on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College. A pre-concert lecture by composer David DeVasto begins at 2. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $10 for youth (7-22). Tickets are available from elmhurstchoralunion.org, 800-838-3006 or at the door.
